The Loiners take on rivals Castleford Tigers at Wembley in the showpiece final, where they will be aiming to lift the trophy for the first time since 1999.

"It's such a prestigious competition and as you get older you don't know how many times you are going to get the chance again, so you have to enjoy the experience," ClubCall quotes Jones-Buchanan as saying.

Brian McDermott's men have reached four of the last five Challenge Cup finals.